Is St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 16 October 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 3rd of 69 primary schools in Medway. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 71% of pupils at St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe?

Applications for Reception places at St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe

Church Street, Cliffe, Rochester, ME3 7PU

Local ranking3rd of 69 primary schools in Medway

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 16 October 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 71.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 84.0%
Writing (Expected): 84.0%
Maths (Expected): 77.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 87.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 31

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 189
Boys: 87 (48%)
Girls: 95 (52%)
Capacity: 210 (87% full)
SEND: 14.3%
FSM Eligible: 20.1%
EAL: 2.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.6%
SEN Support: 12.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 23.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,578/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 85.2%
Black African: 4.2%
White Other: 3.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.1%
Gypsy/Roma: 1.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.1%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.5%

85.2%

White British

4.2%

Black African

3.2%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01634220246

office@sthelens.medway.sch.uk

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Church Street

Rochester, South East

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Administrative

URN: 118641
UKPRN: 10069109
Establishment No.: 3096

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